Letters

Congress, others shouldn’t be paid during shutdowns

From now on (retroactively to the latest) with every national congressional shutdown,…

 

Trump using shutdown to his own ends

President Trump orchestrated an impasse that has resulted in the government shutdown…

 

Why has GOP remained silent in face of shutdown?

So, let’s get this straight: We are currently in a government shutdown,…

 

State initiatives: Treat signature gatherers with respect

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens the power to propose laws and hold government accountable, a right that should never depend on politics or fear. Recent… Continue reading

‘No sit, no lie’ ordinance hasn’t solved anything in Everett

Everett’s “no sit, no lie” buffer zone ordinance was intended to address public safety concerns, but after two years of implementation, we must ask if… Continue reading

Salmon, orca need healthy Columbia, Snake rivers

A recent commentary (“Scuttling Columbia Basin pact ignores peril to salmon,” The Herald, Oct. 18) scrupulously explains multiple reasons why there is an ever-expanding, enthusiastic… Continue reading

Why are cities seeking more growth and traffic?

The candidates running for office keep telling us we need more growth. And we need to solve our traffic problems. Why do we need more… Continue reading

State’s highway maintenance still on ‘glidepath to failure’

Thank you for reprinting Jerry Cornfield’s article from the Washington State Standard on our state’s failure to keep up with basic road maintenance (“’Early stages… Continue reading

No Kings protests need a unifying slogan

I participated in the “No Kings” rally at Edmonds Municipal Park this past Saturday where I heard Rick Steves’ inspirational message and the positive words… Continue reading

Tall buildings for Lake Stevens project will block mountain views

I have read of a proposal to add buildings and parking at a site on 20th Street NE in Lake Stevens, after removing the current… Continue reading

City of Snohomish: Oppose church’s slate for council

City of Snohomish Oppose church’s slate for council The city of Snohomish is in the middle of some bad remake of the movie “Footloose.” In… Continue reading

Goldberg: Trump’s flinging of AI feces misses target, debases himself

Trump’s reposting of juvenile AI video seems a defensive reaction to those who won’t bow down to him.

Monoe mayor: Cudaback cares for, serves city

Monoe mayor Cudaback cares for, serves city I’ve served as Monroe’s mayor for 12 years and have confidence in Patsy Cudaback’s ability to represent, lead… Continue reading

Policies can promote compassion, unity

Loving as a nation Policies can spread compassion Martin Luther King taught us that “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into… Continue reading

Add name to petition to impeach President Trump

Impeach Trump Add name to petition for action Donald Trump has violated the Constitution and committed myriad high crimes and misdemeanors, any one of which… Continue reading

Can bribe to leave the country be expanded?

Bribes to leave U.S. Can the offer be expanded? Have you seen where our federal government is offering $1,000 and a free plane ticket out… Continue reading

Immigration isn’t the problem many believe

Immigration Not the problem many believe The immigration problem is an exaggeration and really nothing to get concerned about. For one thing, regardless of Donald… Continue reading

Herald endorsements: Editorial board’s opinions valued

Herald endorsements Editorial board’s opinions valued We’ve been Everett Herald subscribers for more than 35 years, through ownership changes, newsroom cuts, and the move from… Continue reading

Sale of waterfront park in Mukilteo needs more discussion

Mukilteo park Park’s sale needs more discussion The Mukilteo City Council voted recently to begin the process to give the mayor the authorization to surplus… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence well qualified

Everett School Board Jackson Laurence well qualified I’m writing to express my enthusiastic support for Anna Marie Jackson Laurence for her campaign for the Everett… Continue reading